Digital Production Assistant, Breaking/Trending News - PM

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News Digital is looking for a full-time Digital Production Assistant to join the team! You will have the opportunity to be part of a growing team that writes, produces, and optimizes news content for FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com . We’re looking for a strong communicator and multitasker who can thrive under pressure, manage multiple assignments, and contribute to one of the most high-profile newsrooms in digital media.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Producing multiple assigned multimedia articles and wires a day in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Obtaining, shooting and editing videos, photos and other imagery

• Conducting background research on individuals and topics relevant to breaking news coverage

• Supporting high-profile breaking news coverage through multimedia production for digital stories and live blogs

• Reaching out to external sources via phone and social media to verify information and gather content

• Contributing to original written content as needed

• Acting as a point of contact for reporters, writers, and editors to support multimedia production needs

• Adhering to detailed SEO requirements

• Incorporating edits from supervisors

• Creating engaging online quizzes tied to trending or high-interest news topics

• Managing multiple assignments across a wide range of topics

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• A track record of great writing, preferably involving reporting and research

• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced news environment

• Ability to anticipate the needs of writers, reporters and editors and proactively support content production

• Willingness and ability to work weekends and some holidays

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

• Optional travel for breaking news stories

• Experience with SEO, working in a CMS (WordPress preferred) and Photoshop is preferred

• Familiarity with Associated Press style

• Curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to learn new tools and skills

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